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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.58, 1,689.66 and 727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.58, 1,689.66 and 727.40 is: 1,003.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.58 : 1,689.66 = 727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.58/1,689.66 = 727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.58x = 1,689.66 × 727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.58x = 1,229,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,058.68/1,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.66

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